The Gold Coast Recreation Precinct offers some of the most popular school holiday programs on the Gold Coast for children aged 5 to 12, featuring outdoor adventure, sport, water-based activities and active play. These fun, engaging and affordable programs provide a great way for kids to stay active and entertained during the break.
Families looking for things to do with kids on the Gold Coast can enjoy a safe, supervised program that focuses on physical activity, confidence-building, teamwork and having fun during the Queensland school holidays. Activities are tailored to different age groups to ensure an enjoyable experience for every child.
Details and pricing
This school holiday program is suitable for families looking for affordable kids' activities on the Gold Coast during the winter 2026 school holidays.
Learn about full-day school holiday program pricing and additional information.
Dates and times
Monday 6 July 2026
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Thursday 9 July 2026
Friday 10 July 2026
Full-day program: Drop off from 7.30am for a 9am start, pick-up 3:30-4.30pm
Cost
$77.00 per person
Daily program schedule
The program includes a variety of kids adventure activities such as abseiling, canoeing, archery, aerial adventures and traditional Indigenous games, making it one of the most engaging Gold Coast school holiday programs available.
Full day program 6-10 July 2026
| Day | 5–7 yrs | 8–12 yrs |
|---|---|---|
Monday 6 July | Traditional Indigenous Games, beach walk bingo, beach games, splash wars | Archery, giant swing, splash wars, beach games |
Tuesday 7 July | Canoeing, archery, dance party | Body boarding, team rescue, Traditional Indigenous Games |
Wednesday 8 July | Beach walk bingo, archery, aerial adventures | Abseiling, quick flight, archery, beach walk bingo |
| Thursday 9 July | Court sports, dance party, body boarding | Canoeing, court sports, archery zone |
| Friday 10 July | Aerial adventures, beach walk bingo, beach games | Team rescue, beach games, aerial adventures |
Download the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct Winter Holiday Program 190.8 KB).
What to bring
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Enclosed shoes
- Water bottle
- Fitness attire
- Hat and sunscreen.
For water activities also bring:
- Sun-safe wet clothes
- Enclosed shoes that can get wet
- Towel and a change of dry clothes
How to book
Watch this video on how to book your school holiday program online.
Book your school holiday program
Contact details
Phone: 07 5669 2100
Email: goldcoastrec@sport.qld.gov.au
Address: 1525 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221
Website: qld.gov.au/goldcoast-recreationprecinct
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